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Considerable difficulty appears to exist in obtaining the payments due tor sickness, or on the death of a member or member's wife, where the parties have joined friendly socie ties through the means of agents; complaints are also made as to the misapplication of the fued 2, and manner in which societies are dissolved ; and in order to make further provisions for settling dis■ pules, preventing misapplication of funds, the fur nishing yearly statements, and to enable, if possible, the industrious classes to insure with safety against sickness, and for a payment at death of sums under £2O, it is suggested that a committee should be ap pointed in the next session to take these matters into consideration. PEAR DOCTOR, what do you advise ? 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THERE rs NO CHARGE incurred, unless a tenant or pur maser is introduced through Messrs. Lumley's Agency, aid then onlythe usual moderate commission. Auction and Land Offices, 67, Chancery-lane, London. would take place between Capt. Barton and Capt. Speke on that interesting subject, the sources of the Nile, and there was a great rush, therefore, to this section at an early hoar. The shocking death of Capt. Speke, however, became known to many ; and although, probably, this sad intelligence did not diminish the attendance in Section E, it need scarcely be added that it cast a gloom over the whole assembly. Some little delay arose in the as. sembling of the officers of the section, but soon after 11 a.m. the President, Sir Roderick Murchison, and the Committee entered the room. I enclose a return, which shows that a large num. ber of chiefs have been killed, including Rawiri. 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It is just the book for the seaside and circulating library."—Sun. Hurst and Blackctt, 13, Great Marlborough-street. I have since ascertained that the report of the natives coming down to attack Te Papa was true, but the result of the affair at Te Ranga disarranged their plans. I must not conclude without remarking on the gallant stand made by the Maories at their rifle pit, they stood the charge without flinching, and did not retire until forced out at the point of the bayonet. The name of the position which the Maories ocs cupied is " Te Now Ready, In Crown evo., F OOTPRINTS ON THE ROAD. By CHARLES KENT. For nearly an hour previous to the assault I had seen Maori reinforcements coming down from the woods, yelling and firing their guns, and, when the advance was sounded, they were not more than 500 yards from the rifle pits. Chapman and Hall, 193, Pi.cadilly. Cheap Edition, this day, price 28. complete. BREAKFAST IN BED. l'y GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA. London : John Maxwell and Co., 123, Fleet-street. Sir R. MuucuisoN, on taking the chair, said he had to apologise for the short delay that had oc curred, but when he explained the cause he had no doubt that the explanation you'd be accepted. They had bten in their committee so profoundly affected by the dreadful calamity which had happened to his dear friend Capt. Sp e ke, by which be had lost his life ; that they felt it would b 3 impossible for them to proceed with the business of the day with out endeavouring to elicit from that assembly what he was sure would be the unanimous expreLsion of their dee feeling for the dreadful calamity that had happened, and offering the heartfelt condolences of geographists and travellers to the friends and rela tions of the late lamented deceased on this most lamentable event. What rendered the calamity the more painful was the circumstance that Capt Speke had intended to address them that very day in refe rence to his very interesting exploration in Africa. With their permission he would move the following resolution;-- I have thought this of sufficient importance to request Captain Phillimore to take my report up in the Esk. I have, &0., H. H. GREER, Colonel, I beg further to add that, while in command here have only endeavoured to carry out the instruc- tions given me by the Lieutenant-General com manding, and, if I have had any success, it is to the foresight of those instructions and to the good dis cipline and courage of the troops under my com mand it is to be attributed. By order. Wate rloo - bridge Sta FREDERICK CLARKE, Secretary. tion, London, Sept, 16, 1864. PARLIAMENTARY DESPATCH AND AGENCY OFFICE, No. 5, Upper Charles-street, Parliament-street. AN ANALYTICAL INDEX to the DIVISIONS of the present SESSION (1864) is in course of compila tion by Mr. GEO. M. MITCHELL, and will be ready for circu lation at the prorogation of Parliament. Th•s work will show members and their constituents how each member voted, whether for or against public and private measures during the session; total number of times, with majorities for and against, &c. Subscription, One Guinea. Members can have their Divisions for the whole Parlia ment in extenso upon application to the above office. FURNITURE, CARPETS, B EDDING, and FLOORCLOTH, CARRIAGE-FREE to any house in the kingdom, regardless of amount or distance. First•class goods at second-class prices. Terms peculiarly liberal to Clergymen and Gentlemen. An immense stock to select from, displayed in Showrcoms occupying an acre of ground. Every article warranted. CLERGYMEN and GENTLEMEN ABOUT TO FUR NISH are respectfully informed that Messrs. Cobbett and . are publishing an entirely New Edition of their un equalled HOUSE FURNISHING GUIDE, illustrated by4lo adm• "able engravings of every description of Furniture and Leasteads, with prices attached. A copy sent gratis and post-free on application. This costly work also contains complete estimates for furnishing on the following revised _ _ _ Commanding Tauranga Distrtet. The Deputy Adjatant.General, &e., Head• quarters, New Zealand. THE IMPERIAL MERCANTILE CREDIT Capital subscrib ASSOCIATION, Limited. ed, X.5,000,G00, 100,000 shares of £5O each. 550^,C00. DIRECTORS. .N, Esq., Chairman. Charles Belson, Esq, G. G. Macpherson, Esq. Sir J 11. l'elly, Bart. W. Scholefield, Esq„ M.P. Sir S. Scott, Bart. H. D. Seymour, Esq., M.P. Joseph Thornton, Esq. F. G. Westmorland, Es 1. Alfred Wilson, Esq. M. Zarifi, Esq. Paid up, BOARD OF JO CH APMA Xenophon Ball y i, Esq. E. J. Coleman, 'sq. Mr. Alderman Datin. James Dickson, Eeq. B. D. Itadow, Esq. J. 0. Hanson, Esq. W. Hartord, Esq. G. F. Holroyd, Esq. J. G. Homere, Esq. Capt. J. Gilbert Johnston. BANKERS. The Bank of England. The Agra and Masterman's Bank, Limited. The Bank of London. The Union Bank of London. .Sir W. Miles, Bart., and Co., Bristol. SOLICITORS. On Wednesday morning last (22d inst.) I sent a strong patrol, under Major Colville, 43d Light In• fantry, to bury the dead and fill in the rifle pits; 108 Maories were buried in the rifle pits, which they had themselves dug the morning before, The patrol returned the same afternoon, without having seen anything further of the hostilo natives, nor have any been observed in the neighbourhood. No. 89. Camp, Te Papu, Tauranga, June 27. Sir,—l have the honour to state, for the informa• tion of the Lieutenant-General Commanding in New Zealand, that I have little to add to the re port which I sent in on the 21st inst.relative to the engagement at Te Range, beyond bringing to his notice those who more particularly distinguished themselves. STATE OF TRADE. Forwarded free on receipt of 12 stamps, A. FEW OBSERVATIONS on GOUT and RHEUMATISM, by one who has never failed to cure the same whenever it has fallen in his way. A wimple bottle of the medicine forwarded free to all parts on receipt of 40 stamps. Address R. Cameron, 40, Tavistock-street, Covent garden, London. A Six-roomed Parsonage £74 3 0 An Eight-roomed ditto A Ten-roomed ditto ........ A Twelve-roomed ditto MANCHESTER, Sept. 16.—The yarn and cloth market continues very flat and depressed, and without anything like a panic feeling prices continue to decline. There is hardly business enough doing to test the market fairly, but on Tuesday, so far as prices could be tested, sellers might be found who would accept 41c1 (and in some cases 6d) per lb less than the late highest prices for yarns made from the better qualities of cotton (including Bolton spinnings), and an average of 3d less for the commoner qualities. Long cloths, T cloths, and shirtings were 2d to 3d per lb cheaper and on Wednesday sales were made at a decline of 31d per lb from the highest price. During Wednesday advices from Liverpool. th ,t cotton had given way another ld per lb, tended still further to depress the market, especially for yarns, as shown at Blackburn, where the stoppage of looms which has taken place to a considerable extent, and is still going on, produced an additional effect on spinners. Indian telegrams on Wednesday had also a discouraging Effect on the yarn and cloth market. At Calcutta, on the 22d of August, the prices of both cloth and yarn were lower, and nothing done. At Bombay, on the 23d of August, Jlb Airtings were 6d per piece higher, and light T cloths, In addition to the number buried in the rifle pits, 15 of the wounded prisoners have died since they were brought in. lam sending up 8 wounded and 11 unwounded prisoners by the Alexandra, and 9 are detained for further treatment in the hospital at this station, making a total of 151 Maories ac. counted for. Enclosed are lists of the arms cap. Lured from the enemy and handed over to the Mili tary Store Department, and returns of the killed and wounded of the force under my command.--I have, &c., Together with a Price List of purified Bedding, and a mass of valnable informationto all requiring househ3ld furniture, carpets, or bedding. References kindly permitted to Clergy men and gentlemen in or near Great Malvern, Southampton, Chichester, Bury, Ely, Preston, Grimsby, Ryde, Plymouth, Wells, Oxford, Brighton, Gainsborough, Margate. Kidder minster, Wellington, Croydon. Cambridge, Staines, Dorking, St. Alban's, Worcester, Ipswich, Peterborough, St. David's, Wrexham, and above 500 other places in all parts of Great Brits; n. _ . _ About half-past 10 o'clock the troops were so dis posed in front and on both flanks that retreat with out heavy loss seemed impossible for the Maories. T HE WIZARD OF THE NORTH.- THIS EVENING at 8 o'clock- Thirteenth and Four teenth Appearance of Miss Anderson, the it mond-Sighted Sybil. Secure your stalls and tickets at Mr Austin's Ticket Office, 28, Piccadilly. Open daily from Ten till Five. " THE WORLD OF MAGIC." Messrs. Edwards and Co., and Messrs. Ashurst, Morris, and CO. TIANAGERS. About a quarter to 1 o'clock, having reinforced skirmishers (with two companies of the 68th) and cautioned the men to reserve their fire (which they did in the most steady manner), the advance was sounded, and the men moved as if on parade. To the dash, determination, and steadiness with which henry J. Barker, Esq., and T. Fraser Sandeman, Esq. - 66113ETT and CO.. General House Furnishers, Deptford bridge, London. S.E. "That the geographers ani ethnologists of the British Association having heard with profound regret of the fatal accident which has befallen Capt. Speke, and by which they have suddenly lost so eminent an associate, resolve that their most heartfelt condolence be offered to his relatives on his being cut off in so awful a manner in the fulness of his strength and vigour." This Association receives money on deposit at notice, and for fixed periods, on terms to be agreed upon ; makes advances on approved securities, and effects purchases and sales of stocks, shares, and debentures ; negotiates loans, and under takes general financial business. 1. Communications io be addressed to the Managers. By order. W. C. WIN TERBOTTOM, Secretary. TEMPORARY OFFICES. Crosby House, 96, Bishopgate-street Within. MR. GERMAN REED'S New OPERA di CAMERA ENTERTAIN M ENT.—TO-N 'GILT, at Eight o'clock, THE SLEEPING QUEEN, by M. W. Balfe, Esq., the libretto by 11. learnie, Esq., and sustained by Miss D'Este Finlay-on, Mr. Whillin, Mr. Wilkinson, and Miss Poole. To be followed by TOO MANY COOKS, adapted from M. Offenbach by Mr. German. Reed, the libretto by C. Furtado, Esq., and in which Mips D'Este Finlayson, Mr. Whiffin, and Mr. J. A. Shaw will appear. ROYAL GAL LERY of ILLUSTRATION, 14, Regent-street. Every evening (except Sat ;rday), at 8. Saturday morning, at 3. Unreserved seats, ls., 28,; stalls, 35.; stall chairs, 55., can now be secured at the Gallery without fee. QOllO ESTATE, HOUSE, AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENCY OFFICES.—Persons requiring Freehold or Leasehold Property, or having* Business and Houses to be dispose I of, should apply to Mr. CHARLES MURRAY, Auctioneer and Valuer, 26, Gerrard-street, Soho, W. , Valuations for Probate Administration, Fire Claims, Rail way Compensations, &c. Rents Collected. the attack was made the success which followed is due. H. H. GREER, Colonel, commanding Taurangra District. The Deputy Adjutant-General, &a., Headquarters, Sir Roderick added that the circumstances under which Capt. Speke had lost his life were these. He was out shooting with some friends, and on getting over a wall it was supposed he was drawing his gun after him, when it exploded, and the charge entered his body close to his heart. He only lived a few minutes, and in fact was dead before his friends could get up to him. From the fact that the attack was made in light infantry order, and, from the Maories having waited for the charge, and made a desperate hand to hand VINTAGE WINE COMPANY, Importers of Spanish and other Wines, 14, Bloomsbury-at) ect, London, Four Doors South of New Oxford-street New Zealand. ARMY CONTRACTS. TENDERS will be received at this Office until 12 o'clock noon, on the 29th of September, from persons who May be willing to enter into Contracts to supply resistance, more opportunity was offered of show ing individual gallantry than might occur in much The following is the nominal return of killed and wounded in the action at Tauranga on the 21st of June, 1864:- 431 Foot.—Captain Herbert Berners and F. A. Smith; Sergeant John Cain, Corporal John NV heeler, Privates Robert Johnson, Jeremiah Maher, Wit ham Varlaw, Henry Wilkinson, Robert Brown, David Casey, Reuben Corey, John Drury, Daniel Fulton, Robert Longley, George Martin, John M'Auliffe, John M'Guire, Charles Moires, and John Payne, William Warner, and Thomas Wil liams. FORAGE AND PAILLASSE STRAW, in such quantities as may be required, for the use of her liajesty's Land Forces stationed in the following places, from Ist November, 1 ,7 61, to 31st October, 1865: — LONDON DISTRICT. FORAGE. more extensive operations; but the attack was so simultaneous, and all did thefr duty so well, it is The resolution having been unanimously passed, every person in the room holding up his hand, the business of the section was proceeded with. difficult to make selections. I beg, however, to bring the following to the 'avow-able notice of the Lieutenant-General Com. I. llvde Park, Kensington, Regent's Park, and Horse Guards. 2. llounslow, and Kneller a Hampton Court. 4. Windsor. 5. Brighton. 0. Sandhurst. 7. Enfield. manding : Major Synge, 43d Light Infantry, commanding the line of skirmishers, and who had his horse shot The War in New Zealand. under him in two places, when close to the rifle pits. PAILLASSE STRAW. 3. Brompton Muse, Knightsbridge and Hagazine Barracks, Hyde Park ; and Kensington. 2. Regent's Park, and St. John's Wood Barracks. 3. New Barracks, Chelsea. 4. Wellington, and St. George's Barracks. 5. The Tower. 6. Hounslow, and Kneller .7. Hampton Court. 8. Windsor. 9. Brighton, with Coast Forts from Newhaven to Shoreham. 10. Guernsey. 11. Jersey. 12. Alderney. Separate Tenders must be made for Forage and Paillasse Straw for each of tie above-mentioned Stations or Barracks as separately grouped and numbered. Forms of Tender, and Conditions of Contract, may be ob ta ned on apolication at this Office, by letter addressed to the Senior Commissariat Officer, or in person, between the hours of 10 and 4 o'clock. Tenders on the printed ;forms must be properly filled up and signed, and no Tender will be noticed unle s delivered at the under-mentioned Office, under closed envelope (marked on the outside, " Tender for Commissariat Stipples"), before 1. o'clock noon on the 29th September. Deputy Commissary-General's Office. 5, New-street, spring-gardens, London, S.W., sth September, 18(4. BUSINESSES. -Mr. ANDREW HIND'S SEPTEMBE It LIST, Containing 500 Businesses, Premises, Partnerships, &C., Gratis. Letters, enclose stamp.—Particulars entered free. OFFICES—CORNER OF LITTLE CARTER-LANE, ST. PAUL'S. US SE X. - FRE F, li OLT) FA RM. -Mr. L ANDREW lIIND has for SALE a FARM of 10' acres, Within a ring fence, and consisting - of 49 acres arable, 36 pasture, and 15 wood, with homestead, gardens, ,to. The property is well t mbercd with thriving oak, ash, &C., is situate in a fine sporting country, within o 3 miles of London, surrounded by good rotds, p irtly intersected by a trout stream, and commands very extensive and picturesque B:•eaery. A market town and railway station time miles distant. 'There is also a right of pa.turage for 22 head of cattle on the common. Price, including house, buildings, timber, 1 ore,t right, &-., £45 per acre ; part of the purchase money may remain on mortgage. Further particulars and cards to view may be obtained at the Auction and Estate Agency Offices, corner of Little Carter-lane, St. Paul's. DEVON. —Mr. ANDREW HIND h cis for SALE a FREEHOLD FARM', containing 200 acres, with farmhouse and buildings. This pro , erty affords good shooting, and is civable of great improvement; will be sold with early possession for £2,000 ; timber at valuation. Further particulars and garde 10 view at the City Central Estate Offices, corner of Little Carter-lane, St. Paul's. COTTAGE and LAND, near Ingatestone, Essex. —Mr A KDREW HIND has for DISPOSAL the LEASE of a COTTAGE, c3ntaining nine rooms, with dairy, stables, coach-house. shed, large garden, and seven • cres of rich pastnre land. Unexpired term, 64 years. Rent £3O. Price for Lease and Fixtures, £ 66. Particulars and cards to view, at the Auction and Estate Agency Offices, corner of Little Carter-lane, St. Paul's. RICHMOND. —Mr. ANDREW HIND has to LET a detached HOUSE, containing three sitting room+ and six bed-rooms, kitchen, and usual offices, with front and back gariens • rent £65, for a term of not less than three years. Cards to view at the offices, corner of Little Carter -lane, St. Paul's. TE ETH. - IMPROVED MECHANICAL DENTISTRY.— Professional abilities and great artistic skill have been most successfully combined In the pro , iuction of ARTIFICIAL TEETH upon a new principle. The real value of the perfection of the art of Dentistry will be experi enced by all wishing to avail themselves of professional assistance by consulting I.lr. ALBERT, 34, Great Russell street, Bloomsbury. whose experience has ensbled him to effect su c h admirable, convenient contrivances by artificial means, and which are' so pet fcctly efficient. DINNEFORD'S PURE FLUID MAGNESIA hae been. durirg thirty years, emphatically sanctioned by the Medical Profession, and univers:L'ly accepted by the P.blic, as the BFst Remedy for Acidity of the Stomach, Heartburn, Headache, Gout, and Indigestion, and as a Mild Aperient for delicate constitutions, more esp dilly for Ladies and Children. 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A distinguished Dignitary, in a letter addressed to Francis Tucker and Co., on the subject of WAX CANDLES with PLATTED WICKS, says:— "I have found them fully equal to the recommendation which you gtve them, and can sincerely, in my turn, ,I com mend them to the clergy for the use of the altar." Finest quality, with tatted Wicks, patented.. is. 2d. per lb. Ordinary quality Od. per lb. VEGETABLE CANDLES, with a Mixture of Wax. Ilest quality Is. sd. per lb. Second quality Is. 3d. per lb. Third quality ls. ld. per lb. Carriage paid in London on Orders of Five Pounds in value. FRANCIS TUCKER AND CO, :8. South Molton-street, Grosvenor-square. Manufactory— Kensington (Established 1730). The largest Establishment in England for the Manufacture Ili Wax Candles for the use of the Altar VOTIIING IMPOSSIBLE.—The greatest and most lad ul invention of the day , AGUA AMARELL A. l gars. 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TEET IL—Mr. ESKELL'S PATENT,—The exclusive right to. this Patent was F.ecured to Mr. Eskell, of Grosvenor-street, Grosvenor-square, by her Ma jesty's Royal Seal (July 17, 1860), and can only be procured at his residence, whe-e specimens maybe seen, and every infor mation can be obtained. Under this Patent, Artificial Teeth, to last a lifetime, are made, and fitted in a few hours without pain or extractions. They support loose teeth, and protect tender gums ; their resemblance to nature is perfect and un detectable, and they are guaranteed for mastication and articulation. Treatise on the subject sent for seven stamps. Consultations free. 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The following particulars of this melancholy affair have been gleaned on the spot. It appears that Captain Speke, who was to have taken part in the proceedings of the British Association at Bath yesterday, and to 'have encountered Captain Bur ton in a public discussion as to the true source of the Nile, was visiting at Mr Fuller's, of Nestor. park, Wilts, his uncle, and had gone out shooting with Mr George Fuller, on Thursday. After about two hours' shooting it would appear, from the state. ment of Mr Fuller, that the unfortunate deceased was getting over a low stone wall, when by some mischance h's gun exploded while the muzzle of it was pointed at his el,est. The consequence was that the charge entering his body passed completely through, severing the main arteries of the dies', lacerating the lungs, and passing close to the heart. Mr Fuller, hearing the gun' fired, turned round in time to see his friend and relative fall from the wall into the field, and the keeper, who was marking birds at a short distance, seeing his master run to wards the deceased, Ft Iso went up and found him mortally wounded. He was only sensible for a few minutes. On Mr Fuller coming up he moved his hand to his chest and said feebly, "Don't move me." Shortly afterwards he breathed his last. A surgeon was on the 'spot very soon after the acci dent, but he was dead before his arrival. The de. ceased was 38 years of age and unmarried. , OPINIONS OP TIIE PRESS, "Mr. Eskell, dental-surgeon, hag succeeded in producing artificial teeth, and so construct' g them that they last their purpose a lifetime. . . . The process has been:patented, and promises to be most valuable."—Court Journal, August 4, 1860. 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THE INQUEST: Yesterday afternoon (Friday) the inquest was held on the body of the deceased, at the residence of his brother, Mr W. Spoke, J.P. for Wiltshire at Monk's- park, near Corsham, by Mr Komm, coroner for the liberty of Corsham, and a jury composed of respect able inhabitants of the place. The first witness can amined was Mr George Faller, son of Mr Fuller, of Neston park, who deposed—About half past 2 o'clock yes terday I left my father's house for the purpose of shooting partridges. Deceased had fired off both barrels before the accident occurred. About 4 o'clock I got over a low part of a loose stone wall, at that place about 2ft. high, and I was about 60 yards from the place when I heard the report of a gun, and looking round, thinking to see some birds, I saw the deceased standing on the same part of the wall I had just got over, without his gun, and shortly after I saw him fall into the field I was then in. I immediately went to his assistance, and found a wound in his chest, bleeding, which I endeae voured to stop. He was then sensible and spoke to me, but did not long remain so. I stayed with him about five minutes, and then left him in charge of my keeper, Daniel Davis, and went for assistance. I observed the gun lying by the side of the wall in the field that I and the deceased ware in. One bar rel, the right, was then at half-cock, the left hand barrel was discharged. I heard very little report, and I should suppose that the muzzle of the gun was very near the body of the deceased when it went off. Daniel Davis deposed—l am keeper to Mr. Ful ler. Yesterday, a little before 4 o'clock, I was marking birds for my master and the deceased, who were shooting. At that time I saw the deceased go up to a low part of the wall to get over. He had then his gun in his hand. Almost immediately after I heard the report of a gun, and I looked towards my master, and on seeing him running towards the deceased I went there also. He was then lying by the side of the wall. He had just got over. I found him with a wound in his side, and Mr Fuller had his hand on the wound trying to stop the blood. I heard the deceased groan once er twice, but cannot say whether he was actually sensible or not. I stayed with him till he died, which was about a quarter of an hour after the gun was discharged. He was not removed from the spot bef6re he died. The gun was a Lancaster breeoh-loader, without a sa fety-guard ; but I should think the gun was quite safe, and in the same state as gentlemen's guns usually are, Mr Snow, surgeon, of Box, was called in to the deceased. Found him dead on his arrival. There was a wound on the left side, such as would be made by a cartridge if the muzzle of the gun was close to the body. There was no other wound. It led in a direction upwards and towards the spine, passing through the lungs and dividing all the large blood vessels near the heart, but not touching the heart itself. Such a wound would cauie death. 1 The Coroner havieg briefly addressed the jury on their melancholy duty, and painted out to them what he considered was the verdict they should return, The jury unanimously recorded their verdict that " The deceased died from the accidental discharge of his own gun, after living a quarter of an hour." They also appended an expression of sympathy for the family of the deceased in their bereavement, which was a loss both to his family and to the whole country. Tho following is a report of the proceedings of the British Association yesterday on the assembling of Section E It:was understood that in this section a discussion Sept. 16. Warocmo commanding e s a un r t d e . g i evne Her ea a rl (From the London Gazette of 1 2s t E ven i ng, ) ate os x. o r . for e s . , B Wan-Omee, S e d s r s T p h :t c u Sec retaryits m o e f e r o nS n ctl , following are copies : " Head-quarters, Auckland, July 7. My Lord, —I informed your Lordship in my last despatch that I had made arrangement for removing the troops not required for the defence of Tauranga to Auckland, and accordingly on the 9th ult. Her Majesty's ship Eak and the steamer Aiexandra pros ceeded to Tauranga for that purpose. Before their arrival, however, intelligence had been received at Tauranga that the rebels were as sembling in force in that neighbourhood, with the avowed intention of attacking our position, where upon Colonel Greer, 68th Regiment, whom I had left in command, suspended the embarkation of the troops, and, in my absence on the Waikato frontier, reported the state of ttflairs to the Governor of New Zealand, who immediately reinforced him with 280 Waikato Militia. After the arrival of this rein forcement, th 3 forca at Colonel Greer's disposal amounted to 1,500 men. The district occupied by us at Tauranga is a peninsula about three and a-half miles long, con nected with the main land by a very narrow neck, on which was situated the Gate Pah, abandoned by the rebels on the 30th of April, and converted by my order into a strong redoubt. This work and another small redoubt, commanding the only ford by which the rebels could cross over from the main land to the peninsula, rendered our position so secure that when Colonel Greer's report reached me I felt sure the rebels would not venture to attack it. Considering it, however, not unlikely that they might attempt to construct a pah somewhere in the vicinity of our position, I instructed Col. Greer to watch their movements closely, to patrol frequently, and, if they made the attempt, to attack them before they had time to establish themselves. In patrolling the country beyond the Gate Pab, onthe 21st of June, Col. Greer came suddenly upon ' a large body of natives who had just begun to in trench themselves. He at once attacked them and defeated them with great loss. Two reports from Colonel Greer, containing the details of the action 'ought on that occasion, are herewith enclosed. The conduct of all the officers and men engaged was admirable, and I beg to draw your Lordship's attention to the brilliant charge with the bayonet made by the 43d and 68th Light Infantry, and to the great bravery displayed by those two distinguished regiments in the hand-to hand fight with the rebels at the rifle pits. I cannot praise too highly the zeal and energy with which Colonel Greer carried out his instruc tions, and his able conduct, not only on the day of the engagement, but during the whole periud he has been in command at Tauranga. I bag to recommend to your favourable notice his meritorious services, as well as those of all the officers and men mentioned by him as having particularly distinguished them selves in the action.-4 have, Sca., D. A. CAMERON, Lieut.-General. The Right Hon. the Secretary of State for War. commanding per ma r . rmnsielves about No. 86. Camp, To Papa, Tanranga, an 21 . Sir, --I have the honour to report, for the infer. hada made a a uk l e a k r tmhaattioitimoafrchtebde out Lieutenant w -G it e h n a er f a toh l recye, large force gin,* this morning at 8 a.m. I . fou to nd p of Maories (about 6 pp O t O ut ) stl i e.o n kf t la r t e ha n ?li c u h ins io au g a; l th fo e of the 68th in their across the the commencement of a formidable fsroionuagrdl,meiinllienasepbooefysirotiifinocien exactly simi lar pah. Having driven in some skirmishers .they h ad thrown out, I front and on the flanks as far as practicable, and kept up a sharp fire for about two hours, while I sent back for reinforeeman. ts, as per margin.-j- As extended the 43d and a portion were s u ffi ciently near soon as they to support I sounded the advance, when the 43d, 68th, and Ist Waikato Militia charged and carried the rifle pits in the most dashing manner, tinder a tremendous fire, but which was for the most part too high. For a few minutes the Maories routed. fought desperately, and then were utt erl y Sixty..eight were killed in the rifle pits. The position was very favourable for their retreat, otherwise few could have e scaped. The defence force pursued them several miles, but could not get well at them, owing to the deep r av i nes w i th which the country is everyw here intersected. The infantry pursued as lon g as they could keep the Maories in sigh t ; all did their duty gallantly. Tho 43d were under the command of Major Synge, whose horse was s hot, the 68th tinder Major Shut tlewoith, the Ist Waikato Militia under Captain Moore, and they each led their men well. It is impossible for me, in this hurried repe!t, to do justice; I will therefore have the pleasure in a supplemental report to bring those to your notice who more particularly dP3tinguillaed themselves. I marched the men back to camp this evening. One hundred and seven Maories were found and carried up the rifle pits, and we have brought in 27 ' wounded, all severely, and 10 prisoners. Many more must have been killed in the ravines, F whom we did not find. * Three field officers, 9 captains, 14 subalterns, '24 ser geants, 13 buglers, and 531 rank and file. t One gun, 220 men, Major Colville, 43d Light Infantry, who gallantly led the left of the line of skirmishers into the rifle pits, being himself one of the first in. Major Shuttlewortb, 68th Light Infantry, who commanded the support, consisting of the 68th Light Infantry and Ist Waikato Militia, and brought them up in the most soldierlike manner, and rushed on the pits at the critical moment. Captain Trent, acting field officer, 68th Light Infantry, who fell, severely wounded, when leading two companies of the 68th into the left of the rifle pits, and continued cheering on the men until the pita were taken. Captain Smith, 43d Light Infantry, who is re ported to have been first into the right of the line of rifle pits, and whose gallant conduct was so con spicuous. I have forwarded evidence, with a view to his being recommended for the Victoria Cross. He was wounded severely in two places. Captain Casement, 68th Light Infantry, who was severely wounded in two places, in front of his company, when leading them into the rifle pits, Captain Berners, 431 Light Infantry, who was also severely wounded when leading in front of hi: compiny, close to the riflP pits. Captain Sqmour, 68th Light Infantry, whc took Captain Trent's place when that cffiaer fell, and led into the loft of the rifle pits in the most gallant manner. Lieut. Stuart, 68th Light Infantry, who was one of the first into the left line of riffs pits, and had a personal cor.flict with a Miori, armed with an En field riflo and bayonet, and by whom he was slightly bayonet-wounded, but succeeded in cutting him down with his sword. Captain the Hon. A. Harris, 431 Light Infantry, who was detached to the right, in command of two companies of the 43d, to enfilade the enemy's posi tion, and afterwards brought the companies at the critical moment to assist in the assault. Captain Moore, who commanded the Ist Waikato Militia, and led his men up to the rifle pits, and shared in the assault. Lieutenant and Acting Adjutant Hammick, 431 Light infantry, who prformed his duty with great coolness and courage under a heavy fire. Lieutenant Grubb, R.A., whose coolness and ex cellent practice with the C-pounderArtnetrong under his command, when under fire during the action, and subsequently on the retreating Nlaories, when they had got beyond the reach of the infantry, was admirable. Surgeon-Major Best, 68th Light infantry, princi pal medical officer, who performed his duty assidu ously under fire, paying the greatest attention and care to the wounded. I can say the same of Assistant- Surgeon Henry, 43d; Applin, 68th; and O'Connell, Staff—the forme r was particularly brought to my notice by Major Synge, commanding 43d Light In fantry; Lieutenant and Adjutant Coory, 68th Light Infantry ; Field Adjutant and Ensign Palmer, 68th Light Infantry, acting as my orderly officer, who performed their duty coolly and gallantly, affording me valuable assistance. Lieutenant Covey, having been sent a message by me to Major Shuttleworth when he was on the point of attacking, went with the supports, and was dragged into a rifle pit by a Maori, who thrust his spear through his clothes. Ensign Palmer was struck in the neck by a musket bullet, and knocked from his horse insensible when riding beside me ; when he recovered and had his wound dressed, he performed his duty during the rest of the day. Sergeant-Major Tudor, 68th Light Infantry, who went in front, and distinguished himself in several personal conflicts with the enemy in the rifle pits. Sergeant-Major 43d Light Infantry, and Acting Sergeant Major Lilley (70th Regiment), of the let Waikato Militia, who also distinguished themselves by their coolness and courage. No. 2,918. Sergeant Murray, 68th Light Infantry whose gallantry and prowess were so distinguished, I have thought him worthy of being recommended for the Victoria Cross, and have with that view forwarded evidence. No. 2,832. Corporal J. Byrne, V.C. 68th Light Infantry, who, when the order to charge was given, was the first man of his company in the rifle pits. A Maori, whom he transfixed with his bayonet, seized his rifle with one hand, and holding it firm with the bayonet through him, endeavoured to cut him down with his tomahawk ; his life was saved by Sergeant Murray. No. 3,641. Private Thomas Smith (severely wounded), and No. 518, Private Daniel Caffrey, 68th Light Infantry, both distinguished themselves by their gallant conduct in the field and their prowess in the rifle pits. I beg to add that during the engagement several reports were forwarded to me stating that a large body of natives were coming down by the Wairea to attack the Camp do Papa at low water, the in formatlon having been given by friendly natives. Low water on that day was at half-past 2 o'clock, and artillery, mounted defence force, and reinforce mcnts of infantry were following me. 1 however found that every necessary arrangement had been made by Lieut.aColenel Harrington (Ist Waikato Militia), who was in command of the camp during my absence. I beg to bring to the notice of the Liout.-General Commanding the readiness with which Capt. Phil. limore, of H.M.S. Eak, senior naval officer at this sta tion, and Commander Swann, of her H.M.S. Har rier, responded to my request (which I sent imme diately on finding the Maories) that they would 68th Foot—Captains H. W. J. Trent and Thomas Casement, Lieut, 11. S. R. P. Stuart, Ensign W. H. F. Palmer; Sergeants Thomas Stafford and Henry Marechner ; Corporals Lucas Beattie, John Kearney, and Charles Clayton; Private Peter Shanahan, James Taylor, John Timms, James Bramble, Daniel Caffery, Patrick Crawley, John Derricott, James Hammill, Thomas Malla, John Marmion, Lawrence Marnon, John Martin,Patrick M'Gregor, John Purday, Isaac Sargeant, George Smith, John Smith, Thomas Smith, Abbott Thrift. and Henry Wade. The following is the numerical abstract : Killed. Wounded: Since Dead. Rank and Rank and Rank and File. • File. File. 43d Foot 4 13 0 68th Foot 3 20 2 Corps. Total... 8 33 2 J. MouiT, Deputy-Inspector-General of Hospitals, P,M.O. Report of the Registrar of Friendly Societies in England. -- . r - Yesterday was issued Mr . Tidd Pratt's report, dated July 16, of the; present year : Daring the year 1863 The regletrar has examined and certified the rules of 1,0b4 friendly societi s, and also the alterations of the rules of 1,231 so- ci,ties; mikiog a total of 2,2E35 certificates. Twenty-three 14 iendiy 4ocieties have depobited their rules with the registrar under the 18 and 19 Vic., c. 63, s. 44. Notices of dissolution have been re ceived from 118 friendly societies ; of which num ber 47 were advertised in the London Gazette. During the year 1863 the sum of £1,150 in the Bank of England has been transferred by the re gistrar into the names of trustees appointed by friendly societies, in the places of others removed, absent, &c. The registrar gives in the report the leading features of the most recent tables of observation as to the expenses of sickness and mortality in benefit clubs or friendly societies. " It must be admitted," he says, " that amongst the 20,000 societies some are certainly insolvent; but, as a general rule, this result may be attributed lo the ignorance of the managers of the real risks to which they stand liable until the inadequacy of the funds is forced upon their nutlet, by the gradually increasing claims. It does not at all follow that the clubs are reduced to this condition by fraudulent intention. On the contrary, it may be gathered from the re gistrar's reports since 1855 that there is a very earnest desire amongst the managers or members to ascertain their real condition, and to avail them. selves of such legal privileges as are offered to them to better their condition. A glance at the steadily increasing number of the rules and altera• tions of rules, examined and certified by the regis trar, is sufficient to strengthen this conviction. Even the increasing number of notices of dissolution is not to be looked upon as an unhcalty state of affairs. On the contrary, the dissolution of a society is fre quently effected with a view of remodelling and starting afresh under better regulations, and with rates of premium such as increased knowledge has shown to be necessary for the risks which they have to incur. It is to be regretted that so many continually break up, and that so many more may have to do so before the whole status of these societies can be considered sounl and wholesome. But for many years past the enlightened legislation on this subject, and the general good sense of the managers themselves, have been effecting a silent though perceptible improvement throughout the country." Mr Pratt giv es as the principal causes of failure,the small number of members, inadequate premiums, the ignorance of the members of the extent to which the surplus of premiums ought to be accumulated in early years to meet the requirements of advanced age, the difficulty of distinguishing at ages above 60 between superannuation and true sickness, the very deplorable practice of holding the monthly or other periodical meetings in public-houses and under the influence of the publican, injudicious and speculative investments, and the combine. tion of the different risks in a common fund. " If," says Mr Pratt, " the effect of Government competi tion, under the late act passed for granting annui ties or payments at death, is to make all doubtful societies look into their affairs, to amend all that may be going wrong, and to see that to all their other advantages they can add a security which, by good management, scientific skill, and strict honour, may, as in the case of many of our existing institu tions, be little short of what Government can offer, then no harm, but a vast amount of good will result from the Government proposition. But it would be sad indeed if, instead of improving and setting on firm foundation the present friendly societies, it simply destroyed them in detail. The great anti quity of these funds for self-help is a pool that thcy meet the Ep . rit of this people in every age. The changes that have of late years followed a more en lightened legislation evidence their desire to keep pace with the intelligence of the country. The meet ing of the members, when held in some room of tl•.eir own and away from the influence of the pnblic•house, encourage that spirit of self-reliance and of partici pation in public business, and in the management of his own affairs, which the working luau has a right to in common with the highest classes in the land. And, finally, the good feelinge which in the _ . madapollamsr, and yarns were rather dearer; but , 74b and Bilb shirtings were at 3d to Gd decline per piece. Ye eterday some offers were made, but at still lower prices. This day (Friday) business is quite as flat in shipping yarns as on Tuesday, and still lower prices would have to be taken to effect business. The total decline to-day from the highes t rates is estimated to be equal on the average to 4d and Gil per lb on yarns made from Surat cotton, and Gd to 8d per lb on yarns made from long stapled cotton. About sales, buyers say it is not so much a question of price as that buyers have made np their minds not to operate. Certainly, great as the decline is, there is no disposition to operate. In home trade yarns the market is equally fiat. There is no business, and prices continue to decline. The decline since Tuesday has been quite ld to 2d per lb. In cloth the decline in value has been about in the same proportion, and there has been no improvement since Tuesday, but still there has been more inquiry on the part of buyers, who, it is thought arc feeling their way as to what can be done. In soma cases buyers have been making offers, and though these offers have been at very low prices, the fact seems to have been accepted by the trade as a good indication. In some cases business has been effected, but it has been small in amount ; and as the decline going on from day to day in cotton still further decreases the value of manufactured goods in stock the operations taking place aro at very low rates. It is only at low rates that buyers can be at all induced to operate, and even then their purchases are limited to small quanti ties. It is difficult to get at the actual decline where opera tions have not taken place, but 71b shirtings that were 188 Gd some weeks ago, can now be bought for 16s, and 811 b shirtings, which have been at 225, may be bought at 19s. Some people speak of even lower rates ; but these are quo tations which would be taken and in some instances Lave been taken. The present inactivity is said to proceed partly from the dearness of money and partly from a disposition on the part of buyers to bide their time for the lowest point. CARDIFF, 15th—The iron trade maintains the firmness evinced last week, and orders are coming in pretty freely. So many furnaces being blown out in Staffirdshire tends to strengthen the market, and the prospect of peace in America is looked forward to hopefully, and once concluded there will be a vast increase in the iron exports to that c untry. The seareily of water has completely passed away, and the works are, as a rule, on full time. In steam c)al business continues brisk, and exports arc above the average. Mar. chants aro well supplied with orders, and, in fact, they Lavo quite as much as they can do to meet the requirements of buyers. The scarcity of coasters materially checks the house coal trade, and the collieries are not, in consequence, as regularly employed as might be wished. Coke remains without change. The shipbuilding trade is brisk, and there is no lack of employment at the yards. NOTTINGHAM, 16th—There was a moderate attendance at this Exchange to-day, but the business doing was very small, the high rate cf discount at the Bank of England checking speculation in any kind of goods. Silks, yarns, and plain nets underwent no material change. POLICE INTELLIGENCE—Sept. 16, MANSION -HOUSE. Charles Brown, a lad about 15 years of age, was brought up on remand, in custody of Police constable Underwood, before the Lord Mayor, charged with being concerned with James Harding, a lad about his own age, in forging and uttering a cheque for £350. Mr Muliens appeared to prosecute, and Mr Stoddart ap. peered for the prisoner. The lad Harding was tried and convicted in Juno last for forging and uttering the cheque in question, and was sen tenced to five years' penal servitude, Harding was in the ...rvice or a gentleman nau.,..a -maw), - - City, as a clerk, and on the 6th Juno last he gave a commis sionaire a cheque for £350 purporting to be signed by his employer, and told him to go and get it cashed, and to take the money to Mr Harding, giving his father's address, some where in the Whitechapel-road. Tho forgery, however, was detected, and upon examination Mr Watts missed five other cheques from his cheque-book. From what Harding has since divulged Brown was apprehended in Whitechapel by detective officer Bull and the officer Underwood, and Harding was brought up by writ of habeas as a witness against him ; and he stated on oath that Brown induced him to take the cheques, and that they were to practice imitating Mr Watts's signature together at a place called the Effingham Saloon, in Whitechapel, and at an ice-shop close by that place, and that the prisoner Brown himself filled up the cheque for £350, for which ho had been convicted. He likewise added that they filled up between them a cheque for £lOO, before the one for i5O was presented, but that was not paA, as it was signed Watts and Oust, Mr Watts's account being kept in his own name only. The evidence of Harding was somewhat borne out by the evidence of another lad, from whose evidence it would appear that the prisoner Brown had likewise been endeavouring to induce him to forge his master's signature ; but he declined to do so, or to have any further connection with him, and subsequently acquainted Brown's employer, who discharged him. In the course of the evidence it appeared that Brown and Harding had formed some rather wild plans, provided they were to get the money, Brown proposing to dress himself as a young lady, after which they were to cross the sea together. The prisoner, who was smirking and smiling during the whole of the proceeding, was committed for trial. THE FRENCH OPERA.—At the Opera M. Mermet's " Roland ;t Roncevaux" is now in general re hearsal, and will probably be brought out next week. A. new soprano, Mlle. Sannier, made her dkbu last week in " La Favourite", but met with a cold reception, as is too often the case in that house, where little or no sympathy is usually accorded to a debutante. Mlle. Sannier is agree able and engaging in person, but her voice is deficient in power and flexibility. To FLOAT AND TO SWIM.—To float, is to be sus tained on the surface of a fluid by the force of specifier gravity. A solid object, dropped into a liquid, displaces a quantity of that liquid exactly equal to its own weight—no more. If the size of the object be greater than the size of an equal weight of the liquid , it is clear that it cannot entirely enter into , that liquid—it can not sink, that is—it floats on the surface. The object is lighter than the liquid ; its specific gravity is less. 'J'hu., lead floats on mercury, iron on melted lead, the majorit y of woods on water, and cork on spirits of wine. To float is scarcely an action—inanitnato objets float. A buoy fleas. A corpse floats. To swim is to move at will on or in u fluid. Swimming is aided by, but is not entirely dependent on, specific gravity. Many fishes which have no bladderi are heavier then the water they swim in. They may aim, 'et be sail to fly in. o' ter, To swiv.r, thereeel er is e e l I nand eff , rt of an I - dui:11(1 orgatii , m. A deal duck li !its; a I've 'leek ewinee— I)o:cue's" All lie Ictir 1? ,, ?5)e , 1," AbvtiltltseatENT].—Holleway's Ointment and Pills.— Diseases of the most formidable aril chronic characters Lave been cured by Holloway's remedies. Ulcerations which e 1, muscles,l.e nt oin had proved themselves incurable by any other means, have healed kindly under the purifying and regenerating influ ntlndtglaLPurlaairm joints, contracted f this ex cswellingserj si pel a c sist b l most safely and effectively treated by Holloway's ointment and pills, which can do no harm under any circumstances. Neither of these medicaments have anything deleterious in their composition, but are essentially purifying and strengths ening in their nature. The combined power of these noble remedies enables them successfully to cope with most de scriptions of injuries, and to cure, or at least relieve, moat varieties of disease The Oxford and Canterbury Hall Company (limited). T " 0X F 0 it, n, 6, OXFORD STREET, W. During this week will be performed, Selections from the following Operas, viz., THE TROVATORE, NABUCO, UN BALLO IN MASoIIERA, LA FuRZA DEL DESTINO, by Verdi; and THE TWO GENTLESIEN OF VERONA, by Sir 11. I , ishop. Principal Artistes : —Misses Russell, Tyrr.ll, Walmsley, Fitz-Henry, and Barrie ; Messrs. Marini, Hush, Green, M.rcello, and Albert. Comedy by UNSWORT 11, EUGENE, W. Randall, C. Burton, and Mdlle. Cavalho, the celebrated Comedienne and Mimic. Admission—Area, 6d. ; stalk; and balcony, ls. ; private boxes, 10e. 611.